This book provides library staffers at every levelwhether in public, academic, school or special librarieswith the basic tools of project management so that they can gain confidence and an expectation of success. Part I covers the terminology, the philosophy, the resource management and the return on investment of project management. Part II introduces the basics of the methodology designed by the Project Management Institute. Part III discusses practical techniques for specific types of library projects, gives an introduction to agile management, features success stories in library project management and describes available software. The book includes many examples of project management.
Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
This book provides library staffers at every levelwhether in public, academic, school or special librarieswith the basic tools of project management so that they can gain confidence and an expectation of success. Part I covers the terminology, the philosophy, the resource management and the return on investment of project management. Part II introduces the basics of the methodology designed by the Project Management Institute. Part III discusses practical techniques for specific types of library projects, gives an introduction to agile management, features success stories in library project management and describes available software. The book includes many examples of project management.
Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
Project Management for Libraries: A Practical Approach
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780786496068 |
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Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers |
Publication date: | 10/16/2014 |
Edition description: | New Edition |
Pages: | 228 |
Product dimensions: | 9.90(w) x 6.90(h) x 0.50(d) |
Age Range: | 18 Years |